James Ravenscroft Charity
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £15,000
- Applications
- Not accepted
- Decisions
- Quarterly
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout James Ravenscroft Charity
Established in 1679 by benefactor James Ravenscroft in Barnet, Hertfordshire, the James Ravenscroft Charity is a historic endowment focused on preserving the physical heritage of religious buildings. Its mission centres on maintaining the fabric, furniture, and architectural features of Ravenscroft Chapel within the Church of St John the Baptist, Chipping Barnet, with an emphasis on an Extraordinary Repair Fund after administrative costs. Governed by trustees with ecclesiastical ties, the charity embodies a conservative, stewardship-focused ethos rooted in commemorating the Ravenscroft legacy through perpetual asset preservation. It funds only capital works for church conservation, repairs, furnishings renewal, and upkeep.
What James Ravenscroft Charity funds
The charity supports capital works dedicated to the conservation and repair of church buildings, their furnishings, and architectural features. This includes structural maintenance, roof and stonework repairs, window restoration, and renewal of pews, altars, and other interior fixtures. Funding is hyper-local, restricted to the Church of St John the Baptist in Chipping Barnet and, if funds allow, four specified neighbouring churches within the ancient parish. All grants are directed towards essential physical maintenance of eligible sites.
Who can apply
Eligibility is restricted to Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) or churchwardens of the primary church in Chipping Barnet. If funds permit, the four specified neighbouring churches in the ancient parish may also apply. The charity does not accept unsolicited applications, so only those directly within its narrow scope are considered. Organisations must be rooted in the local ecclesiastical structure of the area.
What James Ravenscroft Charity doesn't fund
The charity does not support revenue costs, core organisational costs, outreach programmes, welfare projects, or community initiatives. It also excludes broader heritage education, social action, and any non-maintenance purposes. Non-Christian entities or projects outside its defined geographic and ecclesiastical remit are not funded.
How they like to fund
The charity makes grants for capital maintenance projects, prioritising its Extraordinary Repair Fund. Funding is one-off and project-specific, directed solely towards the physical upkeep of eligible churches. It does not accept unsolicited applications and works through established ecclesiastical channels within the parish.
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How to apply to James Ravenscroft Charity
James Ravenscroft Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.
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- Decisions are typically quarterly.
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How much funding does James Ravenscroft Charity provide?
James Ravenscroft Charity typically provides grants of £1,000 - £15,000.
Where does James Ravenscroft Charity fund charities?
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Does James Ravenscroft Charity accept unsolicited applications?
James Ravenscroft Charity does not accept unsolicited applications.
How do I apply for funding from James Ravenscroft Charity?
James Ravenscroft Charity does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.
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